New ZealandSex stabbing trial: Wife describes controlling and violent marriageJurors watch two police video interviews with the defendant as trial progresses.24 Nov 03:07 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic': Babysitter indecently assaulted says court trial worse than the crime itself'I felt like the defendant ... I’m the victim in the matter.'24 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceTime is ripe for more government asset salesOPINION: Many of us have an irrational fear of asset sales.24 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandSweets and hand-knitted toys amoung generous donationsThe foodbank urges people to continue providing much-needed support.24 Nov 02:55 PM
New ZealandSex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.23 Nov 05:22 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak'That’s the murder of thousands of bees.'23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday deals: What local shops and big retailers have on offerLocal stores are joining the big retailers offering big pre-Christmas discounts.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen BoP driver wins opening race with PorscheA Katikati local has won big at the GT New Zealand Championship.23 Nov 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman found guilty of murdering father in farmhouse fireLynne Martin has been found guilty of murdering her father 10 years ago.22 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandReview of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissionedThe report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning documentWestern Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.22 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandFire brigade collecting donations for foodbankThe food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.22 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Vicious cycle': Beloved Tauranga bakery slashes staff to stay afloat'I’m not certain about our future at all'.22 Nov 06:51 PM
New ZealandNeighbours give evidence in sex stabbing trial: 'It sounded like a cat howling'Couple's fights heard down street: 'It wasn't very nice. There was a lot of screaming.'22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSon charged with father's murder in PāpāmoaThe Crown alleges the son fatally stabbed his father with a butcher's knife.22 Nov 06:47 AM
New ZealandJust hanging out: Sam Smith's adventurous Rotorua holidaySam Smith and designer Christian Cowan were spotted in Rotorua last week.22 Nov 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos', adrenaline, tunnel vision: Cop describes minutes before man shotInquest: Officer who responded to colleague's call for help gives evidence.22 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandFoodbank store gives clients 'control and ownership' over food choicesA financial mentor says Tauranga Community Foodbank's store is “mana-enhancing”.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandZespri releases record forecast after 'tough couple of years''It’s great to have this confidence in our product and see this demand.'21 Nov 07:13 PM
New ZealandOne dead and one critically injured in Te Puke crashEmergency services were called to the crash on Tuesday night.21 Nov 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Get off', children heard dad yell after mum stabbed him during sexChildren give evidence in the trial of their mother who allegedly attacked their father.21 Nov 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Won’t let me sleep': Cops were 'tormenting' man later killed by policeInquest hears from officer whose car was attacked by Shargin Stephens before shooting.21 Nov 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUndercover cop grilled over befriending murder-accused in fatal house fire cold caseDaughter Lynne Maree Martin is on trial for Ronald Russell Allison's murder.20 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFlood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolishedFuture of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.20 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after getting trapped under lawn mowerThree fire engines were sent around 10.20am.20 Nov 10:02 PM
New Zealand'You're killing me': Woman on trial after stabbing husband with scissors during sexShe claims she acted in self-defence, the jury has been told.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning deathThe child died just three days before their 5th birthday.20 Nov 04:09 AM
EntertainmentHuge rap music star join Bay Dreams line-upThe iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.20 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandFoodbank spike in demand shocks volunteerCommunity support is “vitally important”.20 Nov 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJurors hear covert recordings made by undercover copWWII veteran Ronald Russell Allison died in a suspicious house fire at Te Karaka in 2013.20 Nov 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Bounce back': Most suburbs saw average values increase over past three monthsOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The suburb where average property values have risen the mostOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Peter Baty? Man missing from WhakatāneAnyone with any information is asked to call police.19 Nov 09:58 PM